Caffeine

[T.Whitaker 26]

Why can't we have caffeine? I don't know the true reasoning behind it.. is it gonna hurt me? I have a toddler ....if you catch my drift.... ????

[MichelleTN 169]

I drink unsweetened tea every day. Hasn't hurt me. It's the only way at first I could get my Water in. Water made me sick first few weeks.

[FutureMrs.Bee 56]

It dehydrates you....according to my nutritionist. It's very difficult to get the required amount of fluids especially in the beginning....coffee will not help the situation. I was allowed coffee post opp...but somehow my love for it died. It just didn't taste the same

[anna0322 90]

I'm 6 days post op. I have a 1 year old and 3 year old. I REALLY miss coffee. Did they tell you when coffee will be okay? Or is it something we can't have permanently?

Edited July 8, 2015 by anna0322

[T.Whitaker 26]

My Dr said about 4 months I think. But god help me I can't wait that long!!

I get my Water in no problem

[SHELLYROCKWELL 13]

I had my first cup of coffee after 9 months, and it was AMAZING.

[Licia'sjourney 89]

My doctor said it was okay after 4 weeks. I tried it early and it did not go well so I'll wait another couple of weeks and try again.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Caffeine doesn't dehydrate you, that's a myth.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/01/13/262175623/coffee-myth-busting-cup-of-joe-may-help-hydration-and-memory

http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/does-coffee-dehydrate-you-new-study-debunks-myth

[T.Whitaker 26]

Anyone have any other tricks for energy?

[judyoz 240]

I was allowed coffee at 3 weeks, I have two cups per day. Everyday!

[maggie409 765]

I don't really care why we aren't supposed to have it. My doctor and my NUT said don't do it..... So I'm not going to do it. They are the professionals and I trust them. As for energy, get sublingual B12 liquid 5000 mcg. It works for me

[alisiak 25]

I haven't had any caffeine since my surgery a week ago. My NUT said that caffeine may stimulate your appetite. I'm surprised at how well it's going without it, I was a 4-5 cupper.

[anna0322 90]

I'll see how long I can survive without it. Lol My toddlers have way too much energy and I can't keep up with them.

[lexiemia 78]

Caffeine is an appetite stimulant.

[Debbie Jean 406]

Mine allowed coffee on discharge from the hospital. I have had no issues.

Since there are such widely divergent perspectives on the subject, you need to follow the directions you get from YOUR doctor and nutritionist.